Looks like you are selecting a gear with the engine running and the sidestand down. That combination has a safety feature which cuts the ignition. You are supposed to only be able to select a gear with the sidestand up, when engine is running.

I didnt notice its so dark at the stand, but if thats the case its not possible. I dont understand is this first day with the bike? Thats common on all newer bikes not able to run with sidestand down...

im also a bit confused about what is the current problem


original title is:


"4pt new clutch cable now can't declutch"

so now problem is engine dies when you put in gear?

not the same problem.... a bit confusing really

Guess he found out how to get the sidestand up:D

I just skimmed this thread, and without diving in to details, I wondered if he has the right cable? Always worth comparing new cable to old before installing, just as you put the new cable on and keep the old for a spare when travelling - because you KNOW it's the right one.

Yes he wrote about testing new and old, problem was the sidestand was left down and bike wouldnt run when put in gear...Never a clutch problem!

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Thanks very much, bike sorted now. The side stand switch connection (the blue one ) hadn't been cleaned last time I did all the others. The clutch lever contacts were fine (green). Bike sorted now, wouldn't have thought of that. Thank you. Any xt600 riders North Kent? Saw a xt500 yesterday at the Herne Bay bike park, don't know if he's on this forum

Well just dont forget to kick up sidestand next time you are testing after repairdoh

Entirely plausible explanation. Been riding a C70 all summer so learned some sloppy habits. Thanks all :oops2:

well, you definitely owe us all a beer..... for trying to help you solve a non existing problem... :oops2: